ORUNE
Roles

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Computer and Mathematical · Doctoral degree

SALARY RANGE

$75,141

10th

$99,733

25th

$136,620

Median

$177,606

75th

$211,761

90th

Median hourly: $65.68/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Much faster than average

Projected change: +10.5% (+10K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Doctoral degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

1

AI handles independently

5

AI assists (and growing)

2

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 1 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 5 more, and 2 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

RELATED ROLES

AI and Machine Learning Specialists$145,000Game Developers$105,000Physicists$152,430Writers and Authors$73,150University Professors (STEM)$110,000

See how AI is changing this role in detail.

Check Computer and Information Research Scientists

Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

Learn more about our data sources